Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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